ISU alumni who have not been to Campustown in the past couple of years are in for a shock if they return this fall. Construction is almost complete on three major developments: The Foundry, 2320 Lincoln and the Kingland Systems Expansion Project.

The Foundry

Located at 2300 Lincoln Way, The Foundry is a combination of commercial and residential space. The six-story building will feature 7,500 square feet of retail space on the ground level and 53 apartment units with a total of 144 beds.

Starbucks and Barefoot Campus Outfitters have committed to space on the ground level.

Campustown Action Association Director Kim Hanna said The Foundry’s construction schedule was slightly delayed due to a scaffolding accident, but the residential portion of the building is on schedule to open in time for students to move in before classes begin in August.

23 Twenty Lincoln

This 320-bed facility also features 5,000 square feet of retail space.

Campustown Spirit, located on the ground level, will feature ISU apparel and serve as a convenience store for students.

The building’s name is a play on the address 2320 Lincoln Way.

Hanna said 23 Twenty Lincoln has a move-in date of Aug. 16.

Kingland Systems

Kingland Systems purchased nine buildings in December 2012 from the Champlin family, including most of the 2400 block of Lincoln Way and the 100 blocks of Stanton and Welch avenues.

The three-story, 75,000-square-foot building will be home to a CVS Pharmacy.

Kingland Systems will occupy about 25,000 square feet of the building. University Relations and the ISU Alumni Association Call Center will occupy space in the second floor of the building, as will the Iowa State Daily Media Group.

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015.

Facade Grant Program

The Singer Station, West Street Deli and Jeff’s Pizza have replaced their old facades with real brick as part of the Campustown Facade Grant Program.

The city of Ames provided up to $50,000 for facade projects to help beautify and revitalize Campustown businesses. Each grant has a $15,000 limit.

Businesses must match dollar amount of the grant for their projects.

FAC

Summertime in Campustown was scheduled to finish with the Fourth Annual Friday Afternoon in Campustown.

FAC was scheduled to feature live music, a beer garden and other attractions on the 200 block of Welch Avenue.

“We do it every year before the first home football game,” Hanna said. “The first game is a little later this year, but we’re looking forward to a great time welcoming students back.”